In Memory
This eternal flame burns forever
in remembrance of A.W. Rootbeer Martin
A.W.
Martin
October 30, 1939 -
February 2, 2026
A.W. Rootbeer Martin,
age 86, of Delight passed away Monday, February 2, 2026. He was born October
30, 1939 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Arthur William Martin, Sr. and
Katie Elizabeth (Porter) Martin. A.W. was a member of Murfreesboro First
Baptist Church. He was also served on the Delight Fire Department for 20 years
as an Assistant Fire Chief and Training Officer. A.W. was preceded in death by
his parents.
Survivors
include his wife of 60 years, Jolyene (Hembey) Martin of Delight; aunts, Carol
Martin of Texarkana and Bobbie Martin of Hope; brother-in-law, Ray Hembey
Tuskahoma, Oklahoma; and several nephews, great-nephews, cousins, friends, and
church family who will miss him dearly.
Graveside
services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2026 at Delight Cemetery with
Brent Alexander and Brother Damian Rodgers officiating.
Arrangements are by Smith Family Funeral
Home-Arkadelphia/Ruggles-Wilcox Chapel, www.smithfamilycares.com.
Though He's gone, He is not forgotten.
Though absent, He remains in spirit.
Though once a worker, He now rests.
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